The tariff classification of toiletry bags and a tote bag from China

N093517 February 17, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.4500 Darlene Irish Talbots Import, LLC 1 Talbots Drive Hingham, MA 02043 RE: The tariff classification of toiletry bags and a tote bag from China Dear Ms. Irish: In your letter dated February 3, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your samples will be returned. Style 02061022 consists of two different sized toiletry bags. The toiletry bags are constructed of a cotton twill textile material laminated on the outer surface with polyurethane (PU) plastic sheeting. Both bags are designed to provide organization, storage, protection, and portability to cosmetics or toiletry items during travel. They each have an unlined interior compartment and a nylon zipper closure at the top. The small bag measures approximately 8” (W) x 5” (H), and the large bag measures approximately 9.25” (W) x 6” (H). Style 02061032 is a tote bag constructed of a cotton twill textile material laminated on the outer surface with polyurethane (PU) plastic sheeting. It is designed to provide protection, portability, storage, and organization to clothing, sundry articles, or other personal effects during travel. It has an unlined interior compartment with a hanging zippered pocket on a sidewall. The bag has an open top with double carrying handles and a snap closure. The bag can be folded and snapped closed when not in use. It measures approximately 14.5” (W) x 15.5” (H) x 4” (D) when opened. The applicable subheading for styles 02061022 and 02061032 will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division